Introduction of How to Play QB: Play Calling: During a game, it is the job of the QB to be the team leader both

on and off the field. He is the primary communicator and director of the offense during a game. Most often, the plays that are to be run are communicated to the QB through signals and then it is up to the QB to share that information with the offensive unit in the huddle. The QB then executes the play with the rest of the offence when the ball is put into play. Play Design/Nomenclature: Plays are designed to use a variety of offensive formations and plays in order to put the ball into play. They will involve different alignments, blocking schemes, and will be either run plays, pass plays, or play action plays. Here is how we will call our plays: Formations will be identified using NFL team names and colors; Blocking schemes will be identified using mens names; Run Plays will be identified using American state names; Passing plays will be identified using American city names; and Play action plays (passes that look like runs) will be identified using the terms PAP or Boot. On sound; set; one; two; or; three identifies when the ball will be snapped. For example,for the play, Ram Wes Florida, Ram means that the formation is an offset I right, Cadence Fundamentals: Wes means inside zone or wedge blocking, and Florida means fullback dive. To communicate this in the huddle, the QB would say, Ram Wes Florida on One. (then repeat) Ram Wes Florida on One, Ready . Break! After the first time through the play call, the wide receivers and center would leave the huddle, and move into position, then after, break, the rest of the players would line up in order to execute the play. 1) Pre-Snap Read: Coming out of a huddle, the QB scans the playing field to determine alignment of the defence. This is helpful in determining who should be open on a passing play, or in order to decide whether or not there is any need to alter the called play (call an audible - more on this later). 2) Initiating play: The quarterback initiates the play by calling out the cadence: 1) while in a standing position, the QB places his hand on top of the centers backside to let him know he is there; 2) He looks left and calls out Color number, then right, and calls out color number 3) then the QB takes his pres-nap position behind the center, looking up the field; 4) when ready, the QB starts the second half of the cadence, Down set.Hut......HutHut On sound on set on one on two on three The ball will be snapped on the predetermined snap count, and the play will be initiated. It is extremely important that the cadence have a consistent rhythm in order for the offensive players to effectively anticipate the snap of the ball.

1. Taking a Snap The QB takes the snap considering the following fundamentals: a) body position eyes up, feet shoulder width apart, body balanced, knees bent, elbows bent, do not bend forward or look down. b) hands together under center with top wrist of throwing hand pressing up on crotch of center, bottom hands heal pressed against top hands heal. Keep fingers open to take snap. c) upon snap, receive the ball with two hands, ride the motion of the center to ensure you get the ball. d) bring the ball to your belt in both hands. Your top hand should be aligned on the ball in a good throwing position. 2. Footwork Post snap a) As you receive the ball from the center, your first step will be a check step of 6 backwards with the opposite foot from the direction you wish the play to go. b) your second step will be one of four steps: 1) to 4:00 o(right) or 8:00 oclock (left) if a run play; 2) to 6:00 oclock if a pass (more on this later); 3) to 8:00 oclock (reverse pivot right) or 4:00 oclock (reverse pivot left) if a toss. 4) straight ahead or to the side if a QB sneak. Your remaining footwork and action will depend on the play called (more later).